Datasheet

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P295 Series Metallized Impregnated Paper, Class Y1, 500 VAC
Soldering Process
The implementation of the RoHS directive has resulted in the selection of SnAuCu (SAC) alloys or SnCu alloys as primary
solder. This has increased the liquidus temperature from 183ºC for SnPb eutectic alloys to 217 – 221ºC for the new alloys. As a
result, the heat stress to the components, even in wave soldering, has increased considerably due to higher pre-heat and wave
temperatures. Polypropylene capacitors are especially sensitive to heat (the melting point of polypropylene is 160 – 170ºC). Wave
soldering can be destructive, especially for mechanically small polypropylene capacitors (with lead spacing of 5 mm to 15 mm),
andgreatcaremustbetakenduringsoldering.TherecommendedsolderprolesfromKEMETshouldbeused.ConsultKEMET
with any questions. In general, the wave soldering curve from IEC Publication 61760-1 Edition 2 serves as a solid guideline for
successful soldering. See Figure 1.
Reowsolderingisnotrecommendedforthrough-holelmcapacitors.Exposingcapacitorstoasolderingproleinexcessofthe
recommended limits may result in degradation of or permanent damage to the capacitors.
Do not place the polypropylene capacitor through an adhesive curing oven to cure resin for surface mount components. Insert
through-holepartsafterthecuringofsurfacemountparts.ConsultKEMETtodiscusstheactualtemperatureproleintheoven,if
through-hole components must pass through the adhesive curing process. A maximum of two soldering cycles is recommended.
Allow time for the capacitor surface temperature to return to normal before the second soldering cycle.
Manual Soldering Recommendations
Following is the recommendation for manual
soldering with a soldering iron.
The soldering iron tip temperature should
besetat350°C(+10°Cmaximum)withthe
soldering duration not to exceed more than
3 seconds.
Recommended Soldering Temperature
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400
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Soldering time (seconds)
Soldering iron bit temperature (°C)
Wave Soldering Recommendations
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Temperature (°C)
Time (s)
ca 2°C/second
ca 3.5°C/second typical
ca 5°C/second
Cooling
2 +3 seconds maximum
115 °C max
T
preheat
∆T < 150°C
100 °C
Preheating
Typical
First wave
Second wave
260°C